Patient Care Associate

Location: Northern

## Patient Care Associate Apply locations:
160 North Midland Avenue time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR232606
** City/State:
** Nyack, New York
** Department:
** 3 Doctors
** Bargaining Unit:
** NH- SEIU-1199
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Work Days:
** MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 6:30 AM-3 PM
** Scheduled Daily

Hours:

** 8 HOURS
** Hours Per Pay Period:
** 40
* * Hourly Rate/Range:
** 23.34 - 24.06

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.  
** Job Summary
** The Patient Care Associate is responsible for performing assigned patient care tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCA assists with patient care as delegated by the RN and in according to hospital policies and procedures. The PCA carries out various clinical responsibilities as well as documentation of tasks and supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights.

In certain areas of assignment and after competence is established the PCA III performs the duties of a Monitor Technician.

** Essential Functions
*** JOB SPECIFIC

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities    
1. Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and assisting with  personal hygiene needs.  
2. Collects data and charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition to the  Registered Nurse. Documents vital signs, heights, weights, and other measurements. Assists and documents  nutritional intake and fluid intake and output.  
3. Assists patients with their nutritional needs, checks sets up delivered food trays, assists with feeding the patient if  necessary, and refills water and ice. Assists patients with their mobility, turning and positioning, transferring  patients to and from wheelchair, and with ambulation.  
4. Performs phlebotomy via venous puncture. Obtains certain lab specimens. Performs EKG and reports EKG  computer results to the RN. Performs finger stick blood glucose testing, documents and reports results to the RN.  5. Complies with hospital safety regulations, environment of care, risk management, and infection control policies.  Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.  
6. Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared. May handle patient medications for  transport and retrieval purposes only.
* Employee Performance Standards  

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE:  
1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.  
2. Maintains the dignity and confidentiality of the patient; serves as patient advocate.  
3. Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people of different cultures, values and  beliefs.  
4. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.  
5. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.  
6. Provides escort to customers when necessary.
* PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:  
-4-  1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.  
2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self-development and knowledge.  
3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.  
4. Participates in annual competency assessment.
* BUDGET:  
1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.  
2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.
* PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:  
1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.  
2. Participates in committees and task forces as requested.  
3. Performs other duties as assigned within classification.  
4. Assists with the orientation process of new PCAs.
* MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:  Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital
* Hospital-Wide Standards  

A. Organizational  Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including:  WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner.…